Randy’s Vintage Profiles: Beech Model 17 Staggerwing NC50959

Explore the history of the Beech UC 43 Traveler, better known as the Model 17 Staggerwing, through Randy Malmstrom’s detailed walk around of NC50959 at the Evergreen Aviation and Space Museum. Learn how this elegant prewar aircraft transitioned into military service and why it remains one of the most iconic designs of its era.